2nd Shift Set Up Operator – Packaging & Safety

Sonoco

Hartwell (GA)

On-site

USD 33,000 - 36,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Employee assistance program
Paid time off
Insurance plans
Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco is hiring a Utility Set Up Operator in Hartwell, GA. You will safely operate production equipment, assist in the manufacturing process, and help meet plant goals while following standard procedures.

The role requires vigilance on safety and attendance, with overtime and possible first-shift training transitioning to second shift. Responsibilities include material handling, quality checks, and maintaining a clean, organized work area.

Qualifications

  • Must be proficient with ruler/tape measure.
  • Ability to count accurately and learn quickly.
  • Adapt to change and work well in a team environment.
  • Maintain good attendance and be reliable.
  • Be able to use tools listed (broom, utility knife, bundler machines, turntable, tape gun, scrap buggies, shredders, air hose).
  • Safety rules and operating policies knowledge.

Responsibilities

  • Gather, bundle and stack fiberboard partitions and check glue.
  • Check the quality of products.
  • Empty trash barrels in dumpsters and scrap buggies onto the shredder (bars weigh up to 70 lbs).
  • Make gum bands and repair small parts and other clean-up as required.
  • Gather strips from conveyor and fill hoppers and keep them filled properly.
  • Gather partitions at the end/side of conveyor, pick up bundles and strap and palletize.
  • If on a conveyor, bundles will be stacked by hopper feeder.
  • Remove bundles from the conveyor at the stacking area and place on pallets (8–40 lbs).
  • Operate shredder.
  • Keep area clean and orderly to remain a safe area.

Skills

Count accuracy
Teamwork
Safety awareness
Ruler/tape measure

Tools

Broom
Utility knife
Bundler machines
Turntable
Tape gun
Scrap buggies
Shredder
Air hose

Job description

Sonoco is hiring a Utility Set Up Operator in Hartwell, GA. You will safely operate production equipment, assist in the manufacturing process, and help meet plant goals while following standard procedures.

The role requires vigilance on safety and attendance, with overtime and possible first-shift training transitioning to second shift. Responsibilities include material handling, quality checks, and maintaining a clean, organized work area.

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